Logan Wortman

Hoop Theory

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Hosted by basketball enthusiast, Logan Wortman, this show is all about the theory of NBA basketball. Perfect for anybody who is captivated by X's & O's, player development, roster construction, crazy trade ideas, or basketball history. If you want to help support this project please join my Patreon | Buy Me A Coffee | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Rate the show! Thank you for listening!

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Logan Wortman

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Embiid's Having an All-Time Season | Hoop Theory Ep.69 08.01.2024 1:09:56

#69 - The 2nd Michael Jordan Episode (career high). Recorded at 9:30 AM CST on Thursday, Jan 4th. Timestamps: When we met Jokic at Olive Garden (0:00). MVP Talk (11:22). Who's the American MVP? (20:11). Where does Giannis rank on the MVP ladder? (24:35). PatBev says Embiid is on pace for best season ever (26:46). Pistons break losing streak (44:45). LeBron's "3" pointer (52:39). Revisiting refs' f...

Haliburton Drawing Steph Comparisons | Hoop Theory Ep.68 23.12.2023 1:39:55

#68 - The Pete Maravich Episode (career high). Recorded at 10:30 AM CST on Wednesday, Dec 20th. Timestamps: Should the In-Season Tournament champs get a banner? (0:00). Is the NHL Hart award named after a player? (15:28). Can Logan name 10 hockey players? (18:02). Can Logan name all 32 NHL teams? (21:32). Husker talk (35:42). Hali vs. Steph (38:04). The Pistons are really bad (48:59). The Clippers...

The NBA's Ref Problem | Hoop Theory Ep.67 19.12.2023 1:23:29

#67 - The Taj Gibson Episode. (Jersey number) Recorded at 10:30 AM CST on Thursday, Dec 14th. Timestamps: Draymond's aggression is unending (0:00). Jokic ejected for swearing (14:23). Giannis game-ball situation (39:43). Wemby is indestructible (55:07). Trivia (1:04:28). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube...

NBA Cup Knockout Round | Hoop Theory Ep.66 08.12.2023 1:41:45

#66 - The Julius Erving Episode. (Jersey number [No.6]) Recorded at 8:30PM CST on Friday, Dec 1st. Timestamps: The Julius Erving Episode (0:00). Having a trivia brain (4:10). Kenny Beecham is GOATed with the sauce (9:48). Jersey number trivia (11:48). In-season tournament format (24:02). Aaron Rodgers & the state of modern medicine (35:02). Celtics at Pacers Preview (39:20). What's Wrong with...

Draymond Needs To Stop | Hoop Theory Ep.65 29.11.2023 1:14:35

#65 - The Bill Laimbeer Episode (Draft Pick). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Sunday, Nov 19th. Timestamps: Draymond Needs To Stop (0:00). Examining The California Teams (34:29). In-GOAT Talk (53:36). Jokic vs Russ (1:04:00). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: htt...

Harden & Clippers' Rough Beginnings | Hoop Theory Ep.64 17.11.2023 1:36:16

#64 - The Rick Barry Episode (career high). Recorded at 1:30 PM CST on Tuesday, Nov 14th. Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc | Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoopTheory_Pod | Instagram: h...

The Debut of the In-Season Tournament | Hoop Theory Ep.63 09.11.2023 1:33:45

#63 - The George Gervin Episode (career high). Recorded at 2:30 PM CST on Sunday, Nov 5th. Timestamps: Nebraska Sports Talk (0:00). Celtics Corner (4:19). In-Season Tournament (5:36). Nuggets Corner / The T-Wolves Dominant Defense (36:22). Harden Trade (51:29). Russell Westbrook's Crazy Career (1:05:09). Wemby's Breakout Game (1:09:16). Julius Randle All-NBA Accolades (1:20:21). Controversial Endi...

Early Season Power Rankings | Hoop Theory Ep.62 03.11.2023 2:40:28

#62 - The Tracy McGrady Episode (career high). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, Oct 30th. Timestamps: The Tracy McGrady Episode (0:00). New Court Designs (7:43). The Flop Rule (22:05). Power Rankings (41:50). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.t...

Season Award Predictions | Hoop Theory Ep.61 27.10.2023 2:05:14

#61 - The LeBron James Episode (career high). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, Oct 23rd. Timestamps: Intro (0:00). City Edition Jersey Rankings (8:38). Jordan Trophy - MVP (38:46). Chamberlain Trophy - ROY (51:23). Olajuwon Trophy - DPOY (1:01:15). Mikan Trophy - MIP (1:08:00). West Trophy - CPOY (1:15:27). Havlicek Trophy - 6MOY (1:31:39). Have the Heat Shopped Tyler Herro? (1:37:31). Auerbach...

NBA GM Survey Pt.2 | Hoop Theory Ep.60 24.10.2023 2:01:52

#60 - The Isaiah Thomas Episode (draft pick). Recorded at 8:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, Oct 17th. Timestamps: Over/Unders Recap (0:00). NBA GM Survey (38:36). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=...

NBA GM Survey Pt.1 | Hoop Theory Ep.59 20.10.2023 1:34:39

#59 - The Anthony Davis Episode (career high). Recorded at 1:30 PM CDT on Sunday, Oct 15th. Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc | Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoopTheory_Pod | Instagram:...

2024 Predictions: Southwest | Hoop Theory Ep.58 16.10.2023 2:32:01

#58 - The Kurt Rambis Episode (draft pick). Recorded at 8:30 PM CDT on Wednesday, Oct 11th. Timestamps: The Kurt Rambis Episode (0:00). Winning Time (5:14). The Town vs The City (9:18). Deion Sanders Calls Out Embiid (11:54). Embiid on Team USA? (16:03). Dillon the Villain (23:21). Celtics City Edition Jerseys (24:50). Celtics Hype (27:00). Lil Baby (31:55). Language is Interesting (37:32). Dallas...

2024 Predictions: Southeast | Hoop Theory Ep.57 10.10.2023 1:37:26

#57 - The Manu Ginobili Episode (draft pick). Recorded at 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, Oct 1st. Timestamps: Jrue Holiday to Boston (0:00). Atlanta Hawks (29:00). Charlotte Hornets (41:00). Miami Heat (1:00:52). Orlando Magic (1:14:45). Washington Wizards (1:26:31). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Damian Lillard is a Milwaukee Buck | Hoop Theory Ep.56 06.10.2023 1:01:52

#56 - The Luis Scola Episode (draft pick). Recorded at 4:30 PM CDT on Wednesday, Sep 27th. (Before Jrue Holiday was traded to the Celtics) Timestamps: The Dame Trade (0:00). Potential Jrue Holiday Landing Spots (34:30). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: http...

2024 Predictions: Pacific | Hoop Theory Ep.55 03.10.2023 1:09:00

#55 - The Dikembe Mutombo Episode. Recorded at 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, Sep 25th. Timestamps: Golden State Warriors (0:00). Los Angeles Clippers (20:08). Los Angeles Lakers (39:08). Phoenix Suns (55:52). Sacramento Kings (1:02:53). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | Ti...

2024 Predictions: Northwest | Hoop Theory Ep.54 28.09.2023 1:30:38

#54 - The Horace Grant Episode. Recorded at 8:15 PM CDT on Thursday, Sep 21st. Timestamps: Denver Nuggets (0:00). Minnesota Timberwolves (28:04). Oklahoma City Thunder (42:01). Portland Trail Blazers (58:37). Utah Jazz (1:13:25). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | Ti...

2024 Predictions: Central | Hoop Theory Ep.53 21.09.2023 1:41:21

#53 - The Artis Gilmore Episode. Recorded at 8:15 PM CDT on Tuesday, Sep 19th. Timestamps: Dame Lillard Update (0:00). Chicago Bulls (24:38). Cleveland Cavaliers (39:02). Detroit Pistons (56:28). Indiana Pacers (1:16:32). Milwaukee Bucks (1:28:56). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJE...

2024 Predictions: Atlantic | Hoop Theory Ep.52 15.09.2023 1:32:45

#52 - The Fred Hoiberg Episode. Recorded at 2:00PM CDT on Sunday, Sep 10th. Timestamps: College Football Corner (0:00). Season Prediction Game Rules (12:56). Boston Celtics (17:35). Brooklyn Nets (45:26). New York Knicks (34:56). Philadelphia 76ers (47:41). Toronto Raptors (1:00:39). USA Places 4th at FIBA World Cup (1:11:56). Trivia Time (1:20:25). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me...

The 10 Best Players in the World, Heading into the 2024 Season | Hoop Theory Ep.51 11.09.2023 1:10:41

#51 - The Boban Marjanovic Episode. Recorded at 2:00PM CDT on Tuesday, Sep 5th. Timestamps: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (0:00). 4th & 5th (19:57). 6th & 7th (31:45). 8th, 9th, & 10th (42:17). Honorable Mentions (56:40). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok:...

Team USA FIBA Update | Hoop Theory Ep.50 07.09.2023 1:28:25

#50 - The David Robinson Episode. Recorded at 10:00AM CDT on Tuesday, Sep 5th. Timestamps: Team USA FIBA Update (0:00). Trivia Hour (57:56). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoop_theory?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc | Twitter...

World Champion of What? | Hoop Theory Ep.49 30.08.2023 1:29:28

#49 - The Vlatko Cancar Episode (draft pick). Recorded at 5:45 PM CDT on Monday, Aug 28th. Timestamps: Noah Lyles says NBA champs aren't world champs (0:00). 2024 season schedule (25:35). FIBA update: Austin Reaves is unending (49:43). Barstool trivia game (1:20:28). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Harden-Morey Beef | Hoop Theory Ep.48 25.08.2023 1:01:26

#48 - The Marc Gasol Episode (draft pick). Recorded at 8:30PM CDT on Sunday, Aug 20th. Timestamps: Harden-Morey beef (0:00). Team USA update: Ant Edwards took over vs Germany (26:41). Hall of Fame 2023 (50:40). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.t...

All-Time Jersey Numbers Draft | Hoop Theory Ep.47 21.08.2023 1:50:52

#47 - The Andrei Kirilenko Episode. Recorded at 1:30PM CDT on Sunday, Aug 13th. Timestamps: FIBA talk / Haliburton's meteoric rise (0:00). Rick Barry's induction into the Corner of Shame (13:58). Revisiting the continent argument (23:21). Anthony Davis contract extension (30:34). Celtics Corner (36:06). Jersey Number Draft (41:11). Building our lineups (1:07:32). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hoopth...

Offseason Trade Ideas | Hoop Theory Ep.46 15.08.2023 1:17:39

#46 - The Aron Baynes Episode. Recorded at 1:30PM CDT on Sunday, August 6th. Timestamps: Discussing Random Jersey Numbers (0:00). Trade 1, The Bulls' PG Problem (6:48). Trade 2, The Knicks' Shooting Problem (13:30). Trade 3, The Hawks' Defense Problem (18:45). Trade 4, Dame & Harden 4-Team Blockbuster (38:55). Trade 5, KAT to Dallas (1:03:45). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A...

FIBA World Cup Preview | Hoop Theory Ep.45 08.08.2023 1:27:18

#45 - The Donovan Mitchell Episode. Recorded at 1:30PM CDT on Sunday, July 30th. Timestamps: Discussing the Jaylen Brown extension (0:00). Previewing the FIBA World Cup (24:45). Random bonus content (1:11:35). Links: Patreon: patreon.com/hooptheory | Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoopTheory | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgCLIJJEDng1EAVIFb8O1A | TikTok: https://www.ti...